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Dr. Walter Lawrence Groff M.D., Colon and Rectal Surgeon
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Dr. Walter Lawrence Groff M.D.

Colon and Rectal Surgeon

4/5(26)
33 Overlook Rd Suite 412 Summit NJ, 07901
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Dr. Walter Groff is a colon and rectal surgeon practicing in Summit, NJ. Dr. Groff specializes in the diagnosis and treatment of diseases of the colon, rectum and anus. As a colon and rectal surgeon, Dr. Groff often treats conditions like rectal cancer, colon cancer, hemorrhoids, anal fissures and diverticulitis. Colon and rectal surgeons may be referred to you by your gastroenterologist if your doctor believes you need a surgical procedure.

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Dr. Walter Lawrence Groff M.D.'s Practice location

Practice At 33 Overlook Rd Suite 412

33 Overlook Rd Suite 412 -
Summit, NJ 07901
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Dr. Walter Lawrence Groff M.D. has a rating of 4 out of 5 stars based on the reviews from 26 patients. FindaTopDoc has aggregated the experiences from real patients to help give you more insights and information on how to choose the best Colon and Rectal Surgeon in your area. These reviews do not reflect a providers level of clinical care, but are a compilation of quality indicators such as bedside manner, wait time, staff friendliness, ease of appointment, and knowledge of conditions and treatments.

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